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How to improve the concrete slab porch area?
Hi All, Now that I have completed the outdoor paver walkway and steps, I have the itch to also do something about the concrete slab thats connected to the driveway and the porch to make the whole thing cohesive. The concrete slab that flows onto the step treads are sloped, I did think about creating another step/extending…
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How to repair shifting Versawall retaining wall?
Hi All, Looking to put new turf and soil. Dug out previous soil and turf. I don't see drainage inside wall but could be in the base (800mm high). Landscaper who installed 5 yrs ago said because it's in the front yard, may not need drainage because it goes on to council land.
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How to remove a retaining wall?
Hi All! Back here again looking for some advice. I have recently purchased a property (villa, 2 dwellings side by side) and it's under strata. I came to inspect it today and looking to remove old retaining wall timber and extend the courtyard (will be looking to remove and relay pavers). Also looking to remove clothesline…
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How to repair splashback?
Hi All, Just bought a new place and found this in the kitchen. Not sure what happened here but if you look closely, you can see the brick on the gap. Was this meant to be plastered before tiling? Should I just caulk the area? I fear that if I do, it will be straight and applied directly to the brick.
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How to build a base for Travertine stairs?
Hi all, I am putting stairs in instead of the stepping stones for our front yard and hoping to extend it to the door which means to change the current tiles to the same Travertine. Would someone be able to assist in guiding me on the base work prior to and if it's best to lay timber sleepers as a base instead of concrete?…
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Need ideas for front garden
Hello everyone, Back to tackle my 2nd project. We currently have the below. I have I have since put pavers on the right side of the image for our bins and have now ripped up the grass part to put something else in. We were going to transfer the pebbles from the front footpath to this one (as we will be putting travertine…
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How to renovate 1.9 x 1.5 laundry?
Hi All, I need assistance with a laundry renovation idea. Our laundry room is small and very tricky to navigate given that the washing machine and dryer is pretty much set on the middle because of the door opening and closing. Looking to brighten up the room and adding features like panels on the opposite side, keeping…
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How to build a paver platform for bins?
Changing the pebbled area to pavers to make get the bins in and out a lot easier. It's on the side of a sloped driveway and there are already pre-existing paving borders. How much do I need to dig by for the road base and sand and pavers? Looking to have the end pavers lay flush as per the image shown as I will be turfing…
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How to increase the height of the lawn?
Hi all, We recently moved back in our home after many years and have decided to give the lawn the best life it can have. My question is how to raise the lawn bed in line with the retaining wall without digging everything up? It's very hard clay soil underneath, especially under the window area. I've just finished aerating…
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How to start over with a new lawn?
Hi All, Recently moved back in and the previous tenant's dog has ripped up our beautiful SWB. I was in the middle of fixing it but realized that there are rocks and clay soil on the turf underlay (looks like the landscaper did a shortcut and did not clear it properly before installing new turf) Should I just order Sandy…
